6:12-14 How are we to understand what Paul says here?
6:12-14 How are we to understand what Paul says here?
Paul is not saying here that all things in an absolute sense are lawful for him, eg. It would not be lawful for him to commit sins listed in the previous study. What he means is, that while certain things are permissible, they may not be profitable, Paul would not allow himself to be controlled by anything that would not profit his Christian walk (CP 1Cor 9:24-27).
It would not be profitable if Paul did things that were legitimate, but caused a brother or sister to stumble (CP Ro 14:13-21; 15:1-3). In 1Cor 6:13 Paul is in effect saying that God has made the appetite for food, and food for the appetite, but not the body for immoral acts.
It is for God's glory (CP V13 with V15-20). In V14 we learn that God has resurrected Jesus as a guarantee of our future resurrection (CP V14 with Jn 14:19; Eph 1:3-14). See also comments on Ro 14:22-23 and 15:1-3.